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Dravite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Dravite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Catapleiite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Dravite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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